This document comprises the Interim Report 2011 to shareholders and information contained herein is being filed on
Form 6-K with the US Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'), for HSBC Holdings plc and its subsidiary and
associated undertakings.
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
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Group Chairman by Charles Best
Group Chief Executive by Patrick Leung
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